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You can choose to specialise in an area you’re interested in as you progress on the course through optional modules and flexible assessments.</p> <p>You’ll be studying at an award-winning games university and will learn how to host small and large-scale tournaments, events and productions for esports and how to adapt for clients external to our sector.</p> <p>The course will teach you how to work across different platforms using industry-standard broadcast technology. You will also get to grips with how to market your events, use data analytics and thrive in roles such as community management, league ops, event management, production/broadcast or marketing.</p> <p>Develop a critical insight into issues facing the multi-million pound global esports industry, including corporate social responsibility, regulation, emerging technologies and the need for innovation to drive growth.</p> <p>Our students get lots of opportunities to organise events, from varsity tournaments to charity fundraisers. They’ve also worked with the Alpine F1 team on their 'Community Cup' Series culminating in the final week being hosted at Alpine's Enstone factory! Every year, we also stage  ‘Campus clash’ a friendly competition between year groups.</p> <p>Although gaming skills are not taught on the BA, you’ll get to pursue your passion for playing games through extra-curricular activities. Some of our Esports teams have even been crowned champions. Opportunities include:</p> <ul> <li>Taking part in UK and international varsity leagues like NUEL and NSE</li> <li>Joining competitive societies featuring games such as League of Legends, Call of Duty, Valorant, Overwatch and Super Smash Bros</li> <li>Visiting esports events in the UK to network and get inspiration for your own events</li> </ul> <p>We’ve worked with industry professionals to ensure the course meets their needs and produces graduates with the exact skills they are looking for in applicants. Alongside completing live industry briefs and running your own projects, you’ll look at how to freelance and market your skills to employers. There’s also an option of a placement year, or study exchange with our partner institute in Finland.</p> </div> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Purpose and key features" style="display: none;"> <p>Our BA (Hons) Esports degree is unique as it combines the production side – digital media and broadcasting – with practical experience of business, marketing event management and the theory-based community and cultural studies aspects of the industry.</p> <p>It means you’ll have lots of transferable skills and knowledge, relevant to other careers as well as the esports world. You can choose to specialise in an area you’re interested in as you progress on the course through optional modules and flexible assessments.</p> <p>You’ll be studying at an award-winning games university and will learn how to host small and large-scale tournaments, events and productions for esports and how to adapt for clients external to our sector.</p> <p>The course will teach you how to work across different platforms using industry-standard broadcast technology. You will also get to grips with how to market your events, use data analytics and thrive in roles such as community management, league ops, event management, production/broadcast or marketing.</p> <p>Develop a critical insight into issues facing the multi-million pound global esports industry, including corporate social responsibility, regulation, emerging technologies and the need for innovation to drive growth.</p> <p>Our students get lots of opportunities to organise events, from varsity tournaments to charity fundraisers. They’ve also worked with the Alpine F1 team on their 'Community Cup' Series culminating in the final week being hosted at Alpine's Enstone factory! Every year, we also stage  ‘Campus clash’ a friendly competition between year groups.</p> <p>Although gaming skills are not taught on the BA, you’ll get to pursue your passion for playing games through extra-curricular activities. Some of our Esports teams have even been crowned champions. Opportunities include:</p> <ul> <li>Taking part in UK and international varsity leagues like NUEL and NSE</li> <li>Joining competitive societies featuring games such as League of Legends, Call of Duty, Valorant, Overwatch and Super Smash Bros</li> <li>Visiting esports events in the UK to network and get inspiration for your own events</li> </ul> <p>We’ve worked with industry professionals to ensure the course meets their needs and produces graduates with the exact skills they are looking for in applicants. Alongside completing live industry briefs and running your own projects, you’ll look at how to freelance and market your skills to employers. There’s also an option of a placement year, or study exchange with our partner institute in Finland.</p> </div> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Purpose and key features" style="display: none;"> <p>Our BA (Hons) Esports degree is unique as it combines the production side – digital media and broadcasting – with practical experience of business, marketing event management and the theory-based community and cultural studies aspects of the industry.</p> <p>It means you’ll have lots of transferable skills and knowledge, relevant to other careers as well as the esports world. You can choose to specialise in an area you’re interested in as you progress on the course through optional modules and flexible assessments.</p> <p>You’ll be studying at an award-winning games university and will learn how to host small and large-scale tournaments, events and productions for esports and how to adapt for clients external to our sector.</p> <p>The course will teach you how to work across different platforms using industry-standard broadcast technology. You will also get to grips with how to market your events, use data analytics and thrive in roles such as community management, league ops, event management, production/broadcast or marketing.</p> <p>Develop a critical insight into issues facing the multi-million pound global esports industry, including corporate social responsibility, regulation, emerging technologies and the need for innovation to drive growth.</p> <p>Our students get lots of opportunities to organise events, from varsity tournaments to charity fundraisers. They’ve also worked with the Alpine F1 team on their 'Community Cup' Series culminating in the final week being hosted at Alpine's Enstone factory! Every year, we also stage  ‘Campus clash’ a friendly competition between year groups.</p> <p>Although gaming skills are not taught on the BA, you’ll get to pursue your passion for playing games through extra-curricular activities. Some of our Esports teams have even been crowned champions. Opportunities include:</p> <ul> <li>Taking part in UK and international varsity leagues like NUEL and NSE</li> <li>Joining competitive societies featuring games such as League of Legends, Call of Duty, Valorant, Overwatch and Super Smash Bros</li> <li>Visiting esports events in the UK to network and get inspiration for your own events</li> </ul> <p>We’ve worked with industry professionals to ensure the course meets their needs and produces graduates with the exact skills they are looking for in applicants. Alongside completing live industry briefs and running your own projects, you’ll look at how to freelance and market your skills to employers. There’s also an option of a placement year, or study exchange with our partner institute in Finland.</p> </div> <div> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Name of award received"> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time"> <p>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Esports</p> </div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year"> <p>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Esports</p> </div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year"> <p>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Esports</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-1/4@tablet"> <ul class="list--unstyled"> <li><a class="button button--primary button--block" href="http://www.staffs.ac.uk/enquiries">Enquire about this course</a></li> <li><a class="button button--dark-blue button--block" href="#apply" id="apply-scroll-btn">Apply now</a></li> </ul> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Social media accounts"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="slab js-waypoint-page-section" id="contents"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Course content</h2> </div> <div class="grid grid--spaced"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Course structure"><p>You can either go straight onto your main degree programme or start with a foundation year. In the first year of the main course, you will get hands-on with all the kit in our Esports Hub. Including cameras, studio lighting, vision mixers, audio solutions and professional streaming kit to run your own broadcasts. Alongside this you'll learn about what makes esports unique and why the community is so passionate, as well as how to market yourself and your output to those who matter.</p> <p>The second year will involve optional modules to help you move towards what you want to specialise in. And you’ll also plan a major project for an industry client, embedding yourself in pre-production, execution and post-production elements of a live event.</p> <p>The third year will explore the future of esports and critical issues that are holding us back. It’s also when you’ll devote time to your final-year project, which could be a dissertation, production or creative output.</p> <p>We have a strong focus on student research, with projects exploring everything from the impact of publicly listed esports teams through to exploring barriers to entry for minority groups within esports, with the opportunity to present these to industry at GradEx.</p> <p>You’ll be taught by research-active staff. Who bring a wide variety of industry and academic experience, including in esports coaching, broadcasting, marketing, events and business skills.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Course structure"><p>You can either go straight onto your main degree programme or start with a foundation year. In the first year of the main course, you will get hands-on with all the kit in our Esports Hub. Including cameras, studio lighting, vision mixers, audio solutions and professional streaming kit to run your own broadcasts. Alongside this you'll learn about what makes esports unique and why the community is so passionate, as well as how to market yourself and your output to those who matter.</p> <p>The second year will involve optional modules to help you move towards what you want to specialise in. And you’ll also plan a major project for an industry client, embedding yourself in pre-production, execution and post-production elements of a live event.</p> <p>The third year will explore the future of esports and critical issues that are holding us back. It’s also when you’ll devote time to your final-year project, which could be a dissertation, production or creative output.</p> <p>We have a strong focus on student research, with projects exploring everything from the impact of publicly listed esports teams through to exploring barriers to entry for minority groups within esports, with the opportunity to present these to industry at GradEx.</p> <p>You’ll be taught by research-active staff. Who bring a wide variety of industry and academic experience, including in esports coaching, broadcasting, marketing, events and business skills.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Course structure"><p>You can either go straight onto your main degree programme or start with a foundation year. In the first year of the main course, you will get hands-on with all the kit in our Esports Hub. Including cameras, studio lighting, vision mixers, audio solutions and professional streaming kit to run your own broadcasts. Alongside this you'll learn about what makes esports unique and why the community is so passionate, as well as how to market yourself and your output to those who matter.</p> <p>The second year will involve optional modules to help you move towards what you want to specialise in. And you’ll also plan a major project for an industry client, embedding yourself in pre-production, execution and post-production elements of a live event.</p> <p>The third year will explore the future of esports and critical issues that are holding us back. It’s also when you’ll devote time to your final-year project, which could be a dissertation, production or creative output.</p> <p>We have a strong focus on student research, with projects exploring everything from the impact of publicly listed esports teams through to exploring barriers to entry for minority groups within esports, with the opportunity to present these to industry at GradEx.</p> <p>You’ll be taught by research-active staff. Who bring a wide variety of industry and academic experience, including in esports coaching, broadcasting, marketing, events and business skills.</p></div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid" aria-label="Modules" id="course-modules"> <div> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Module statement [in Standard Statements]"> <h3>Modules</h3> <p>The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div class="pathway-container pathway-container--lead-course" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time" data-source="SITS" data-field="Modules"> <section id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route"> <div class="js-slider--generic sits-course-modules"> <div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route-standard-route-1"> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route-year-1-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 1 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 1 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="contemporary-marketing-applications" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Contemporary Marketing Applications </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="digital-media-platforms" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Digital Media Platforms </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="esports-in-context" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Esports In Context </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">40 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="live-broadcast-technology" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Live Broadcast Technology </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="multidisciplinary-teamwork" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Multidisciplinary Teamwork </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route-standard-route-2"> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route-year-2-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 2 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 2 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="community-management" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Community Management </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="event-development-workflows" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Event Development Workflows </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="industry-professional-skills---practice" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Industry Professional Skills & Practice </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span class="modules-link align-right"><a data-course-modules-trigger="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route-year-2-optional-modules" href="#pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route-year-2-compulsary-modules">Show 10 optional modules</a></span> </div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route-year-2-optional-modules" class="hidden"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 2 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 2 optional modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="advanced-strategies-in-esports-coaching-and-management" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Advanced Strategies In Esports Coaching And Management"> Advanced Strategies In Esports Coaching And Management </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="arena-production" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Arena Production"> Arena Production </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Business Law And Commercial Awareness </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="digital-content-creation" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Digital Content Creation"> Digital Content Creation </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="digital-marketing-strategy" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Digital Marketing Strategy"> Digital Marketing Strategy </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="esports-governance" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Esports Governance"> Esports Governance </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="innovation-marketing-and-you" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Innovation, Marketing And You"> Innovation, Marketing And You </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="managing-in-a-digital-world" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Managing In A Digital World"> Managing In A Digital World </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="media-production-skills-2" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Media Production Skills 2"> Media Production Skills 2 </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="production-cultures" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Production Cultures"> Production Cultures </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span class="modules-link align-right"><a data-course-modules-trigger="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route-year-2-compulsary-modules" href="#pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route-year-2-optional-modules">Show 3 compulsory modules</a></span> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route-standard-route-3"> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-standard-route-year-3-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 3 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 3 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="analytics-for-industry" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Analytics For Industry </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="corporate-social-responsibility" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Corporate Social Responsibility </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="emerging-media---technologies" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Emerging Media & Technologies </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="final-year-project" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Final Year Project </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">40 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="global-esports" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Global Esports </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Module statement [in Standard Statements]" style="display: none;"> <h3>Modules</h3> <p>The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.</p> </div> </div> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" style="display: none;"> <div class="pathway-container pathway-container--lead-course" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" data-source="SITS" data-field="Modules"> <section id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route"> <div class="js-slider--generic sits-course-modules"> <div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-standard-route-0"> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-year-0-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 0 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 0 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="business-simulation" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Business Simulation </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="digital-skills-and-practice" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Digital Skills And Practice </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="history-of-competitive-gaming" data-modal-trigger-isunique> History Of Competitive Gaming </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">40 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="introduction-to-esports-media" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Introduction To Esports Media </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="tournament-operations" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Tournament Operations </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-standard-route-1"> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-year-1-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 1 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 1 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="contemporary-marketing-applications" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Contemporary Marketing Applications </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="digital-media-platforms" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Digital Media Platforms </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="esports-in-context" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Esports In Context </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">40 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="live-broadcast-technology" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Live Broadcast Technology </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="multidisciplinary-teamwork" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Multidisciplinary Teamwork </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-standard-route-2"> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-year-2-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 2 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 2 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="community-management" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Community Management </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="event-development-workflows" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Event Development Workflows </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="industry-professional-skills---practice" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Industry Professional Skills & Practice </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span class="modules-link align-right"><a data-course-modules-trigger="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-year-2-optional-modules" href="#pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-year-2-compulsary-modules">Show 10 optional modules</a></span> </div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-year-2-optional-modules" class="hidden"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 2 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 2 optional modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="advanced-strategies-in-esports-coaching-and-management" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Advanced Strategies In Esports Coaching And Management"> Advanced Strategies In Esports Coaching And Management </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="arena-production" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Arena Production"> Arena Production </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Business Law And Commercial Awareness </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="digital-content-creation" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Digital Content Creation"> Digital Content Creation </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="digital-marketing-strategy" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Digital Marketing Strategy"> Digital Marketing Strategy </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="esports-governance" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Esports Governance"> Esports Governance </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="innovation-marketing-and-you" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Innovation, Marketing And You"> Innovation, Marketing And You </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="managing-in-a-digital-world" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Managing In A Digital World"> Managing In A Digital World </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="media-production-skills-2" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Media Production Skills 2"> Media Production Skills 2 </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="production-cultures" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Production Cultures"> Production Cultures </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span class="modules-link align-right"><a data-course-modules-trigger="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-year-2-compulsary-modules" href="#pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-year-2-optional-modules">Show 3 compulsory modules</a></span> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-standard-route-3"> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-standard-route-year-3-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 3 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 3 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="analytics-for-industry" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Analytics For Industry </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="corporate-social-responsibility" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Corporate Social Responsibility </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="emerging-media---technologies" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Emerging Media & Technologies </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="final-year-project" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Final Year Project </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">40 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="global-esports" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Global Esports </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> <div> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Module statement [in Standard Statements]" style="display: none;"> <h3>Modules</h3> <p>The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.</p> </div> </div> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" style="display: none;"> <div class="pathway-container pathway-container--lead-course" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" data-source="SITS" data-field="Modules"> <section id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route"> <div class="js-slider--generic sits-course-modules"> <div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-standard-route-1"> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-year-1-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 1 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 1 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="contemporary-marketing-applications" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Contemporary Marketing Applications </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="digital-media-platforms" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Digital Media Platforms </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="esports-in-context" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Esports In Context </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">40 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="live-broadcast-technology" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Live Broadcast Technology </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="multidisciplinary-teamwork" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Multidisciplinary Teamwork </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-standard-route-2"> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-year-2-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 2 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 2 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="community-management" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Community Management </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="event-development-workflows" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Event Development Workflows </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="industry-professional-skills---practice" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Industry Professional Skills & Practice </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span class="modules-link align-right"><a data-course-modules-trigger="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-year-2-optional-modules" href="#pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-year-2-compulsary-modules">Show 10 optional modules</a></span> </div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-year-2-optional-modules" class="hidden"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 2 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 2 optional modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="advanced-strategies-in-esports-coaching-and-management" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Advanced Strategies In Esports Coaching And Management"> Advanced Strategies In Esports Coaching And Management </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="arena-production" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Arena Production"> Arena Production </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> Business Law And Commercial Awareness </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="digital-content-creation" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Digital Content Creation"> Digital Content Creation </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="digital-marketing-strategy" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Digital Marketing Strategy"> Digital Marketing Strategy </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="esports-governance" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Esports Governance"> Esports Governance </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="innovation-marketing-and-you" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Innovation, Marketing And You"> Innovation, Marketing And You </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="managing-in-a-digital-world" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Managing In A Digital World"> Managing In A Digital World </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="media-production-skills-2" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Media Production Skills 2"> Media Production Skills 2 </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="production-cultures" data-modal-trigger-isunique aria-label="More about Production Cultures"> Production Cultures </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <span class="modules-link align-right"><a data-course-modules-trigger="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-year-2-compulsary-modules" href="#pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-year-2-optional-modules">Show 3 compulsory modules</a></span> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-standard-route-3"> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-year-3-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 3 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 3 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> Dtib Industrial Placement </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">120 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-standard-route-4"> <div id="pathway-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-standard-route-year-4-compulsary-modules"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Year 4 compulsory modules</caption> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Year 4 compulsory modules</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="analytics-for-industry" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Analytics For Industry </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="corporate-social-responsibility" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Corporate Social Responsibility </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="emerging-media---technologies" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Emerging Media & Technologies </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="final-year-project" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Final Year Project </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">40 credits</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href="#" class="table--modules__modal-link open-modal-button" data-modal-trigger="global-esports" data-modal-trigger-isunique> Global Esports </a> </td> <td class="table--modules__credits">20 credits</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="multidisciplinary-teamwork" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Multidisciplinary Teamwork</h3> <p>Barely any parts of the esports sector (or any adjacent industry) exist with people working in isolation. In this practical application focussed module, students will develop their understanding of how to effectively work within various team dynamics and redefine their abilities to overcome obstacles as a group. Students will then reflect upon and apply current working theories to their groups performance, to prepare for the integration into the inevitable teamwork in and industry setting.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO40016</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="digital-media-platforms" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Digital Media Platforms</h3> <p>Esports thrives on the media platforms that make up the digital ecosystem. Dive into the research that directs platforms to govern users in the ways they do, and the ways to make the most of the algorithms they operate upon. Understand the importance of platform responsibility in a budding industry and how it all ties together to propel your presence in esports to the front of the digital landscape.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO40017</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="live-broadcast-technology" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Live Broadcast Technology</h3> <p>What puts esports broadcasts at the forefront of the industry? What can esports learn from other sectors? These are the questions on the lips of the broadcast crews creating award winning live content to cover the most popular esports games across the globe. In this module, students use dedicated facilities such as our Esports Hub an interactive broadcast studio packed with industry standard equipment to work as part of a broadcast team creating broadcasts that would fit in among industry output.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO40015</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="contemporary-marketing-applications" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Contemporary Marketing Applications</h3> <p>How do consumers decide what event to attend, which product to buy or media to consume? Marketing is a key part of not only esports, but everyday life. In our Contemporary Marketing Applications module students learn the most effective ways of marketing to the newly formed, highly critical audiences that dominate the digital landscape. Covering the history of marketing, basic implementations and analysing the forefront of emerging contemporary approaches, students will not only discover how to reach their audience, but how to innovate and create lasting impact while doing so.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO40018</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="esports-in-context" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Esports In Context</h3> <p>What is esports and why is it important? On this module, students will develop an introductory understanding of esports in relation to its history, key concepts and ideas, its culture, and current pressing topics/issues. From here, students will begin to speculate on esports future to consider where the next big development could come from to further revolutionise the industry. Students will also be introduced to the discipline of academic writing, including an introduction to research and Harvard referencing.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO40014</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="managing-in-a-digital-world" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Managing In A Digital World</h3> <p>How do organisations in the digital world communicate and develop? Explore how businesses have transformed through technological advances to thrive in a digital landscape, and how Esports organisations have developed themselves into leading global brands in this context.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO50016</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="esports-governance" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Esports Governance</h3> <p>The governing bodies and regulatory authorities who lay down the laws in esports are many and varied, but who are they, and what do they really do? Identify areas of research to inform ourselves about traditional governance methods in sport to ensure stakeholders in professional esports are fully protected, and justify how approaches should be changed to appropriately cater for the unique needs surrounding esports. How is the government treating our sector, and what could they be doing more or less of to assist us in innovating and driving forward?</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO50017</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="community-management" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Community Management</h3> <p>Community managers are often the front face of most esports organisations, teams, publishers and even brands. Its vital that we understand the challenges faced by community managers working in esports and beyond and how they can capture the potential value their communities hold. At any point these communities can be engulfed by discourse, so avoiding any potential crisis situations that might endanger them is key to the role. You will consider what a community is and why their engagement is crucial to the success of the stakeholder and develop an innovative response to an hypothetical emerging crisis.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO50015</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="digital-content-creation" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Digital Content Creation</h3> <p>Digital content creation is becoming ultra-valuable in a world where content is key. In this module, you will develop skills to help you create, plan and schedule effective digital marketing content, including writing techniques for different media formats such as blogging, digital storytelling and podcasting.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>DSMM50004</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="media-production-skills-2" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Media Production Skills 2</h3> <p>Students will unlock the secrets of the TV studio and make a short TV show in a genre of their choice.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>MEDP50201</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="digital-marketing-strategy" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Digital Marketing Strategy</h3> <p>Effective planning and strategies are key to success in marketing. In this module, you will explore the role of digital technology in business and how to develop and implement impactful digital marketing strategies to achieve the ambition and growth of organisations.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>DSMM50001</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="arena-production" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Arena Production</h3> <p>This module explores the complexities of a production studio in a multi-million, industry standard broadcast arena. This module will provide the opportunity for students to develop within the professional pre-production to post-production workflow, building upon knowledge and fundamentals from your previous year of study to utilising more advanced equipment, such as Video Wall Technology, EVS Replay Workflows, content sharing platforms, Dante Audio Technology and the SMPTE 2110 Broadcast Environment.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO50019</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="production-cultures" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Production Cultures</h3> <p>Production Cultures explores the exciting ways in which different media products and stories are told across different media communication platforms, from blogs to social networks, and from movies to apps. How is transmedia branding and marketing creating content? How are storytelling practices evolving in the current landscape? What are the main franchises to engage global audiences?</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>FILM50361</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="advanced-strategies-in-esports-coaching-and-management" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Advanced Strategies In Esports Coaching And Management</h3> <p>The "Advanced Strategies in Esports Coaching and Management" module offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate and dynamic world of coaching professional Esports teams. This module goes beyond foundational coaching techniques, delving into sophisticated strategies, advanced analytics, and holistic team management within the competitive gaming industry. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of evolving game dynamics across various Esports titles, enabling them to analyse complex gameplay elements, devise innovative strategies, and make real-time decisions in high-pressure competitive scenarios.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO50018</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="event-development-workflows" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Event Development Workflows</h3> <p>Compounding on your knowledge gained so far, youll familiarise yourself with industry workflows to execute an event production aligned with a brief guided by industry figures. This module will have a strong emphasis on team collaboration in a workshop environment, allowing for persistent personal reflection for self-development in one or more areas of specialised roles. You and your event team will work through each stage of the pre-production process using project management models, broadcasting knowhow and marketing application.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO50020</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="business-law-and-commercial-awareness" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Business Law And Commercial Awareness</h3> <p></p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>LAWS51943</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="industry-professional-skills---practice" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Industry Professional Skills & Practice</h3> <p>Define your journey to the esports industry, or where else you may take your career in life after university. In this module students will be encouraged to identify their career pathway in a specialised area, and where that might lead them. Students will develop their professional portfolio and learn key skills that will enhance their employability skills with support from the universitys careers team.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO50014</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="innovation-marketing-and-you" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Innovation, Marketing And You</h3> <p>This module is primarily designed for SME employees, students and graduates who are interested in innovation and entrepreneurial activities. The module is also relevant for people who would like to analyse the digital marketing and innovation strategies of their own business or other organisations. You don't need to have a background in innovation or marketing to succeed in this module. This module will equip you with all the knowledge and skills required to investigate growth strategies of other companies, learn from them and apply the learning to your own setup.Participants of the module will experience the life of an innovator. They will work within the secure environment of a university but will be encouraged to critically analyse the current markets to find new opportunities.Through several real-life exercises and interactive discussions, we will take the participants through several aspects of business innovation and marketing to highlight common mistakes that businesses make and possible solutions. The focus will be on experiential learning so you will be expected to apply the knowledge gained through this course to practical scenarios.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>BUSM50012</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="global-esports" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Global Esports</h3> <p>The esports industry has seen substantial growth globally over the past decade, however this growth has not always been even. With many different industry and cultural practices developing across different platforms, games and regions, it has become crucial to critically frame this emerging ecosystem globally. This module gives critical focus to esports issues both at global and local levels, with attention to inclusivity, governance, and cultures.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO60016</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="analytics-for-industry" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Analytics For Industry</h3> <p>Data drives decisions. Learn how Esports and adjacent industries identify and use key performance metrics within data, and the key principles of analysis that contribute to an employable skillset. Develop your understanding in data collection, big data development, statistical analysis, presenting findings and how these all contribute to decision making in your desired discipline.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO60018</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="emerging-media---technologies" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Emerging Media & Technologies</h3> <p>The decision makers in Esports are always looking for the next big thing to captivate their audiences, bring a new technique to their team or revolutionise their workflow. Finding it before your competitors will give you a big edge in the battle for growth in a well-populated space and help you stand out amongst the crowd. In this forward focussed module, you will analyse esports and adjacent industries to identify disruptive and emergent techniques, technologies, ideas and concepts that could be the key to success and how to appropriately respond to those found by competitors. Students will judge how effective they are, discuss how they could produce their own content featuring one of these concepts, or even propose some entirely new ideas to drive innovation in the esports industry forward.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO60015</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="final-year-project" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Final Year Project</h3> <p>As a capstone to the course, students will conduct a major project, driven by inquiry to innovate in a chosen esports area. Students will be given a strong degree of autonomy over their project topic and the format they wish to conduct it. Some students may choose to conduct a research project and write a dissertation, while others may seek to conduct an esports production or creative work (with an associated written exegesis explaining the work). Students are assessed individually and should have an individual goal they are seeking to achieve through their work, but can collaborate with other students on a broader, overarching project.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO60014</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="corporate-social-responsibility" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Corporate Social Responsibility</h3> <p>With high profile scandals from publishers such as Riot Games and Blizzard Entertainment, social responsibility is becoming a pressing issue for esports. This module will look at key areas such as: equality diversity and inclusion, sustainability, working conditions, consumer protection, ethical marketing and business and reputation management. As potential employees in this sector, it is vital that students of esports understand how and why social responsibility is important to the future sustainability of the sector. By the end of this module, students will be able to identify improvements, to innovate the approach to social responsibility for esports.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO60017</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="digital-skills-and-practice" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Digital Skills And Practice</h3> <p>Every course and workplace has certain skills that people need to flourish in that environment. These are skills that everybody is expected to know but people dont always get taught. This module will take you through the basic skills you need to begin to thrive at university and beyond into the professional world, and teach you why they are so important.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO30007</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="introduction-to-esports-media" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Introduction To Esports Media</h3> <p>Livestreaming is an integral aspect of the esports sector, and the personalities involved make the industry what it is. In this module, students will examine different livestreaming approaches and build their own profile in order to better understand the process and develop skills related to, and transferable from, livestreaming.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO30008</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="tournament-operations" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Tournament Operations</h3> <p>Tournaments for esports is a huge part of the industry, with many publishers providing support to event organisers to help continue to grow this marketplace. Tournament creation and planning is a multi-layered process that spans across numerous different areas of business. This is a tournament operations-based module in which you will get to create a hypothetical Esports event and develop the tournament rulebook that would be associated with that event by reviewing and improving upon existing industry examples.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO30010</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="business-simulation" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Business Simulation</h3> <p>Business strategy is a key area which students will be able draw upon throughout their professional lives. In this module, you will learn the basics of ideating, creating and managing businesses using business planning models, strategies and processes to better understand a potential pathway into carving out your own space in the esports ecosystem and how you can bring the business of your dreams into reality.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO30009</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="history-of-competitive-gaming" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">History Of Competitive Gaming</h3> <p>Discover the origin of play and how it developed into different forms of competitive gaming. Exploring how competitiveness originated, we will identify key principles of play across eras and how this transitioned through different mediums into the computer games we see on our screens today.</p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>ESPO30006</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="dtib-industrial-placement" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Dtib Industrial Placement</h3> <p></p> <p><strong>Module code: </strong>PLAC00002</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>    </div> </section> <div id=""> <section class="slab slab--bg-knot-neon align-full js-waypoint-page-section" id="entry"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Entry requirements</h2> </div> <div class="tabs js-tabs"> <nav class="tabs__nav"> <ul class="tabs__list"> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link is-selected" href="#home__eu">UK qualifications</a></li> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link" href="#international">International qualifications</a></li> </ul> </nav> <section class="tabs__section" id="home__eu"> <div class="grid row mini-template-grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet mini-template-grid__column"> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Additional entry requirements"><p class="font-lg"><strong>112-120 UCAS Tariff points</strong></p> <ul> <li>GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent</li> <li>Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM</li> <li>Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. 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Emirates</option> <option value="/international/your-country/france-copy">United Kingdom</option> <option value="/international/your-country/united-states-of-america">United States of America</option> <option value="/international/your-country/venezuela">Venezuela</option> <option value="/international/your-country/vietnam">Vietnam</option> <option value="/international/your-country/zambia">Zambia</option> <option value="/international/your-country/zimbabwe">Zimbabwe</option> </select> <div class="margin-top-sm"> <a href="#" class="button align-center" name="countrySubmit" id="countrySubmit">GO</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </section> <section class="slab slab--bg-offwhite js-waypoint-page-section" id="facilities"> <div class="wrap">  <h2 id="facilities-heading"> Facilities </h2> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Facilities"> <div class="slider--tiles js-slider--tiles slider--facilities has-cta tile-group"> <div> <article aria-label="The Arena"> <span class="tile tile--facility tile--accent-pale-blue"> <figure class="tile__figure"> <img src="/image-library/courses/facilities/the-arena-facility-tile.xfecbe5d1.jpg" class="tile__img" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="tile__content"> <div class="title tile__title text-center"> <h3 class="h5 title__highlight"> The Arena </h3> </div> <div class="tile__content-body"> <p>Our 60-seat dynamic arena has been purpose built for immersive gameplay and competitions. It also features a huge 7690 x 1080 screen. <span id=tile-the-arena-read-more class=read-more__link data-item=tile-the-arena-additional>Read more</span></p> <span id="tile-the-arena-additional" class="read-more__text"> <p>Our 60-seat dynamic arena has been purpose built for immersive gameplay and competitions. You’ll be using the arena to stage your own esports tournaments and to showcase your skills. It features a bespoke presenter and shoutcaster desk, with specialist workstations. It also features a huge 7690 x 1080 screen.</p> </span> <div class="facility-icons"> </div> </div> </div> </span> </article> </div> <div> <article aria-label="Production Galleries"> <span class="tile tile--facility tile--accent-neon-light"> <figure class="tile__figure"> <img src="/image-library/courses/facilities/production-gallery-facility-tile.xf643d7c0.jpg" class="tile__img" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="tile__content"> <div class="title tile__title text-center"> <h3 class="h5 title__highlight"> Production Galleries </h3> </div> <div class="tile__content-body"> <p>Immerse yourself in the future of broadcasting with our bi-directional, professional-grade production galleries. <span id=tile-production-galleries-read-more class=read-more__link data-item=tile-production-galleries-additional>Read more</span></p> <span id="tile-production-galleries-additional" class="read-more__text"> <p>Learn how to vision mix on Panasonic’s KAIROS live video production platform and master an  end-to-end EditShare production workflow. You’ll also get to grips with real-time production with our  SMPTE2110 system and play back music on our Allen and Heath Avantis audio desk.</p> </span> <div class="facility-icons"> </div> </div> </div> </span> </article> </div> <div> <article aria-label="Broadcast Studio"> <span class="tile tile--facility tile--accent-lavender"> <figure class="tile__figure"> <img src="/image-library/courses/facilities/broadcast-studio-facility-tile.xb8e1b9a8.jpg" class="tile__img" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="tile__content"> <div class="title tile__title text-center"> <h3 class="h5 title__highlight"> Broadcast Studio </h3> </div> <div class="tile__content-body"> <p>Every angle is captured flawlessly in our multi-camera broadcast studio equipped with the latest industry-standard equipment from EVS Broadcast. <span id=tile-broadcast-studio-read-more class=read-more__link data-item=tile-broadcast-studio-additional>Read more</span></p> <span id="tile-broadcast-studio-additional" class="read-more__text"> <p>Discover the heart of our production capabilities, where every angle is captured flawlessly in our multi-camera broadcast studio equipped with the latest industry-standard equipment from EVS Broadcast.  You’ll learn how to use EVS XT-GO system for action replays to align your skills to real world  professional broadcast standards.</p> </span> <div class="facility-icons"> </div> </div> </div> </span> </article> </div> <div> <article aria-label="Esports Hub"> <span class="tile tile--facility tile--accent-peach"> <figure class="tile__figure"> <img src="/image-library/courses/facilities/esports-hub-2.xb5b756f2.jpg" class="tile__img" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="tile__content"> <div class="title tile__title text-center"> <h3 class="h5 title__highlight"> Esports Hub </h3> </div> <div class="tile__content-body"> <p>A customised Esports lab for showcase and learning with top of the range industry standard, featuring tournament level hardware and software. <span id=tile-esports-hub-read-more class=read-more__link data-item=tile-esports-hub-additional>Read more</span></p> <span id="tile-esports-hub-additional" class="read-more__text"> <p><a href="https://www.staffs.ac.uk/about/facilities/technical/esports-broadcasting-hub">Find out more</a> about our Esports Hub.</p> </span> <div class="facility-icons"> <a href="#" data-modal-trigger="e0100c76-fc39-4fbb-9186-f4b1b59a51c8" class="button button--outline-grey"> <i class="icon icon--play-circle-red"></i> Watch video </a> <a href="https://virtualtour.staffs.ac.uk/campus/stoke-on-trent/esports-studio/" target="_blank" class="button button--outline-grey"> <i class="icon icon--360-red"></i> View virtual tour </a> </div> </div> </div> </span> </article> </div> <div> <article aria-label="Epic Games Centre"> <span class="tile tile--facility tile--accent-yellow-light"> <figure class="tile__figure"> <img src="/image-library/courses/facilities/epic-games.xf0e46989.jpg" class="tile__img" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="tile__content"> <div class="title tile__title text-center"> <h3 class="h5 title__highlight"> Epic Games Centre </h3> </div> <div class="tile__content-body"> <p>Home to the Epic Games sponsored Design Centre. A fully equipped space designed to nurture future industry developers studying with us on our Games courses.</p> <div class="facility-icons"> <a href="#" data-modal-trigger="0b8304b7-053a-478f-a26f-274cf0612ba5" class="button button--outline-grey"> <i class="icon icon--play-circle-red"></i> Watch video </a> <a href="https://virtualtour.staffs.ac.uk/campus/stoke-on-trent/games-computing-lab/" target="_blank" class="button button--outline-grey"> <i class="icon icon--360-red"></i> View virtual tour </a> </div> </div> </div> </span> </article> </div> <div> <article aria-label="Vlog/Blog Space"> <span class="tile tile--facility tile--accent-pale-blue"> <figure class="tile__figure"> <img src="/image-library/courses/facilities/vlog-space.xf7107948.jpg" class="tile__img" alt="" /> </figure> <div class="tile__content"> <div class="title tile__title text-center"> <h3 class="h5 title__highlight"> Vlog/Blog Space </h3> </div> <div class="tile__content-body"> <p>Our Vlog Workspace provides is a private, isolated area packed with digital facilities for you to use.</p> <div class="facility-icons"> </div> </div> </div> </span> </article> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="e0100c76-fc39-4fbb-9186-f4b1b59a51c8" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Esports Hub</h3> </div> </div> <div class="ratio ratio--16x9"> <p class="optanon-video-message optanon-category-C0003" data-src=""> Sorry, this video requires the use of functional cookies which you have not consented to use. <a class="ot-sdk-show-settings" onclick="return false;" href="#">Change your cookie settings</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEd-HRQo2BU">watch the video on the provider's website</a> </p> <iframe class="optanon-category-C0003" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jEd-HRQo2BU" title="Video: Esports Hub Tour"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal modal-slide" aria-hidden="true" data-modal="0b8304b7-053a-478f-a26f-274cf0612ba5" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="modal__overlay"> <div class="modal__container" role="dialog"> <header class="modal__header"> <div></div> <button class="modal__close" aria-label="Close modal" data-modal-close="" type="button" /> </header> <div class="modal__content"> <div> <div> <div> <h3 class="h4 card__title">Epic Games Centre</h3> </div> </div> <div class="ratio ratio--16x9"> <p class="optanon-video-message optanon-category-C0003" data-src=""> Sorry, this video requires the use of functional cookies which you have not consented to use. <a class="ot-sdk-show-settings" onclick="return false;" href="#">Change your cookie settings</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTOaMQFxgqg">watch the video on the provider's website</a> </p> <iframe class="optanon-category-C0003" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HTOaMQFxgqg" title="Video: Games Labs tour"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div> </section> <section class="slab slab--bg-dark-blue"> <div class="wrap"> <article id="videos" class="playlist"> <h2 class="playlist__title">Featured videos</h2> <div class="grid"> <section class="playlist__list col-1/4@tablet"> <ol class="list--unstyled"> <li><a class="playlist__link selected" href="#" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XitiyqD2g-Q">Esports Facilities Reveal</a></li> <li><a class="playlist__link " href="#" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BUQSZlAFpeM">Sarah Fox - BA (Hons) Esports</a></li> <li><a class="playlist__link " href="#" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HT3wxALOGuU">Laurence Bowman - BA (Hons) Esports</a></li> <li><a class="playlist__link " href="#" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h7A-Xyx50HI">Luke Seagrove - BA (Hons) Esports</a></li> </ol> </section> <section class="playlist__video col-3/4@tablet"> <div id="playlist__item-container" class="ratio ratio--16x9"> <iframe id="playlist__item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XitiyqD2g-Q" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </section> </div> </article> </div> </section> <section class="slab slab--bg-knot-blue js-waypoint-page-section" id="careers"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Careers</h2> </div> <div class="grid grid--spaced"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet " data-source="Contensis" data-field="Careers and employability"> <p>During your time on the course we can help you tailor your portfolio towards your chosen career path. There are a wide variety of career opportunities within the esports industry:</p> <ul> <li>Coach/analyst</li> <li>Content creator</li> <li>PR or marketing executive</li> <li>Community or social media manager</li> <li>Broadcast or production crew</li> <li>Event manager</li> <li>Agent</li> <li>Organisation owner or manager</li> </ul> <p>You could also go into industries adjacent to esports with the specialist skills, knowledge, and experience that you gain in your time here.</p> <p>Many of our students progress on to postgraduate studies in esports or other subjects.</p> <p>All students have access to <a href="/student-life/opportunities/professional-experiences">Career Connect</a>, our dedicated careers team.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="margin-top-2xl"> <div class="wrap"> <aside class="banner banner--with-image banner--bg-digital-blue" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time"> <div class="banner__bg" style="background: url(/about/images/zebra/catalyst-banner.jpg);"> </div> <div class="banner__body"> <div class="hgroup"> <div class="title"> <h2>Open Day</h2> </div> <div class="title title--bg-white"> <div class="h4 title__highlight"> Saturday 22 March 2025 </div> </div> <div class="title title--bg-white"> <p>Explore our campus and facilities, find out more about the courses you're interested in and connect with our lecturers and current students.</p> </div> </div> <div class="banner__cta"> <a href="/visit/undergraduate-open-day" class="button button--caps">Book now</a> </div> </div> </aside> </div> </div> <section class="js-waypoint-page-section" id="teaching"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Teaching and assessment</h2> </div> <div class="tabs js-tabs"> <nav class="tabs__nav"> <ul class="tabs__list"> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link is-selected" href="#teachingOverview">Overview</a></li> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link" href="#teachingStudyTime">Study time</a></li> <li class="tabs__item" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time"><a class="tabs__link" href="#teachingAssessment">Assessment breakdown</a></li> <li class="tabs__item" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" style="display: none;"> <a class="tabs__link" href="#teachingAssessment">Assessment breakdown</a> </li> <li class="tabs__item" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" style="display: none;"> <a class="tabs__link" href="#teachingAssessment">Assessment breakdown</a> </li> </ul> </nav> <section class="tabs__section" id="teachingOverview"> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <div class="toggle-read_more read-more__hidden"> <h3 class="h4">Assessment</h3> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Assessment"><p>Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Assessment"><p>Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Assessment"><p>Your course will provide you with opportunities to test your understanding of your subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, final year, independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.</p></div> <h3 class="h4">Learning support</h3> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Learning support [in Standard Statements]"> <p>In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include:</p> <ul> <li>study skills such as reading, note-taking and presentation skills</li> <li>written English, including punctuation and grammatical accuracy</li> <li>academic writing and how to reference</li> <li>research skills</li> <li>critical thinking and understanding arguments</li> <li>revision, assessment and examination skills</li> <li>time management</li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="h4">Additional support</h3> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Additional needs support [in Standard Statements]"> <p>Our Student Inclusion Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.</p> </div> <h3 class="h4">Feedback</h3> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Feedback"><p>Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Feedback"><p>Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Feedback"><p>Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take written examinations.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tabs__section" id="teachingStudyTime"> <div> <div> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Study time"><p>Your overall workload will consist of class contact hours, independent learning, assessment activity and study visits where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the subject area, on the option modules you select and professional body requirements. However, you can normally expect that time spent in scheduled teaching and learning activity will be highest in Level 4, decreasing in Levels 5 and 6 as independent learning becomes more significant.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Study time"><p>Your overall workload will consist of class contact hours, independent learning, assessment activity and study visits where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the subject area, on the option modules you select and professional body requirements. However, you can normally expect that time spent in scheduled teaching and learning activity will be highest in Level 4, decreasing in Levels 5 and 6 as independent learning becomes more significant.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Study time"><p>Your overall workload will consist of class contact hours, independent learning, assessment activity and study visits where appropriate. Your actual contact hours will depend on the subject area, on the option modules you select and professional body requirements. However, you can normally expect that time spent in scheduled teaching and learning activity will be highest in Level 4, decreasing in Levels 5 and 6 as independent learning becomes more significant.</p></div> </div> <div class="grid grid-3-cols" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time"> <div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 1</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 69.3 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 245.7 315; stroke-dashoffset: -69.3;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>22%</strong> of time in lectures, seminars or similar</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>78%</strong> of time in independent study</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in work based learning</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 2</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 81.9 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 233.1 315; stroke-dashoffset: -81.9;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>26%</strong> of time in lectures, seminars or similar</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>74%</strong> of time in independent study</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in work based learning</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 3</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 50.4 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 264.6 315; stroke-dashoffset: -50.4;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>16%</strong> of time in lectures, seminars or similar</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>84%</strong> of time in independent study</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in work based learning</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div class="grid grid-3-cols" style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year"> <div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 0</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 75.6 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 239.4 315; stroke-dashoffset: -75.6;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>24%</strong> of time in lectures, seminars or similar</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>76%</strong> of time in independent study</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in work based learning</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 1</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 69.3 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 245.7 315; stroke-dashoffset: -69.3;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>22%</strong> of time in lectures, seminars or similar</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>78%</strong> of time in independent study</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in work based learning</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 2</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 81.9 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 233.1 315; stroke-dashoffset: -81.9;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>26%</strong> of time in lectures, seminars or similar</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>74%</strong> of time in independent study</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in work based learning</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 3</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 50.4 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 264.6 315; stroke-dashoffset: -50.4;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>16%</strong> of time in lectures, seminars or similar</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>84%</strong> of time in independent study</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in work based learning</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid grid-3-cols" style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year"> <div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 1</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 69.3 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 245.7 315; stroke-dashoffset: -69.3;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>22%</strong> of time in lectures, seminars or similar</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>78%</strong> of time in independent study</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in work based learning</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 2</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 81.9 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 233.1 315; stroke-dashoffset: -81.9;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>26%</strong> of time in lectures, seminars or similar</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>74%</strong> of time in independent study</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in work based learning</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 3</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -0;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 315 315; stroke-dashoffset: -0;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in lectures, seminars or similar</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in independent study</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>100%</strong> of time in work based learning</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 4</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 50.4 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 264.6 315; stroke-dashoffset: -50.4;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>16%</strong> of time in lectures, seminars or similar</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>84%</strong> of time in independent study</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> of time in work based learning</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <h3 class="h4">Independent learning</h3> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Independent learning"><p>When not attending lectures, seminars, laboratory or other timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve utilising a range of digital resources including our virtual learning environment; reading journals, articles and books; working on individual and group projects; undertaking research in the library; preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations. Your independent learning will be supported by a range of excellent facilities. These include the library, open access computer facilities, informal learning zones, a range of laboratories and performance and studio spaces.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Independent learning"><p>When not attending lectures, seminars, laboratory or other timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve utilising a range of digital resources including our virtual learning environment; reading journals, articles and books; working on individual and group projects; undertaking research in the library; preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations. Your independent learning will be supported by a range of excellent facilities. These include the library, open access computer facilities, informal learning zones, a range of laboratories and performance and studio spaces.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Independent learning"><p>When not attending lectures, seminars, laboratory or other timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve utilising a range of digital resources including our virtual learning environment; reading journals, articles and books; working on individual and group projects; undertaking research in the library; preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations. Your independent learning will be supported by a range of excellent facilities. These include the library, open access computer facilities, informal learning zones, a range of laboratories and performance and studio spaces.</p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tabs__section" id="teachingAssessment"> <div> <div class="grid grid-3-cols" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time"> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 1</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 66.15 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 248.85 315; stroke-dashoffset: -66.15;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>21%</strong> practical assessments</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>79%</strong> coursework</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> written exams</span> </div> </div> </div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 2</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 56.7 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 261.45 315; stroke-dashoffset: -56.7;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -318.15;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>18%</strong> practical assessments</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>83%</strong> coursework</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> written exams</span> </div> </div> </div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 3</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 78.75 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 236.25 315; stroke-dashoffset: -78.75;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>25%</strong> practical assessments</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>75%</strong> coursework</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> written exams</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid grid-3-cols" style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year"> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 0</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 50.4 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 264.6 315; stroke-dashoffset: -50.4;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>16%</strong> practical assessments</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>84%</strong> coursework</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> written exams</span> </div> </div> </div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 1</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 66.15 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 248.85 315; stroke-dashoffset: -66.15;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>21%</strong> practical assessments</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>79%</strong> coursework</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> written exams</span> </div> </div> </div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 2</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 56.7 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 261.45 315; stroke-dashoffset: -56.7;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -318.15;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>18%</strong> practical assessments</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>83%</strong> coursework</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> written exams</span> </div> </div> </div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 3</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 78.75 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 236.25 315; stroke-dashoffset: -78.75;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>25%</strong> practical assessments</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>75%</strong> coursework</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> written exams</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="grid grid-3-cols" style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year"> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 1</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 66.15 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 248.85 315; stroke-dashoffset: -66.15;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>21%</strong> practical assessments</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>79%</strong> coursework</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> written exams</span> </div> </div> </div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 2</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 56.7 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 261.45 315; stroke-dashoffset: -56.7;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -318.15;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>18%</strong> practical assessments</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>83%</strong> coursework</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> written exams</span> </div> </div> </div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 3</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 315 315; stroke-dashoffset: -0;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> practical assessments</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>100%</strong> coursework</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> written exams</span> </div> </div> </div> <div data-source="SITS"> <h3>Year 4</h3> <div class="pie-chart"> <svg width="200" height="200" class="pie"> <circle class="circle-1" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 78.75 315;"></circle> <circle class="circle-2" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 236.25 315; stroke-dashoffset: -78.75;"></circle> <circle class="circle-3" r="50" cx="100" cy="100" style="stroke-dasharray: 0 315; stroke-dashoffset: -315;"></circle> </svg> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-1"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>25%</strong> practical assessments</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-2"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>75%</strong> coursework</span> </div> <div class="pie-chart_key"> <span class="key-color key-3"></span> <span class="key-label"><strong>0%</strong> written exams</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div>  <section class="slab slab--bg-offwhite align-full"> <div class="wrap"> <h3>Staff</h3> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-1@tablet page-section" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Teaching staff"> <p>You will be taught by an expert teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. The team includes senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience. Postgraduate research students who have undertaken teaching training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader.</p> <p>Your tutors are experienced practitioners who will bring real-life experiences to your learning using the most up-to-date skills and technologies.</p> </div> <div class="col-1@tablet" data-source="Contensis" data-field="Staff profiles"> <div class="js-slider--generic" data-slick='{"slidesToShow": 2.1, "slidesToScroll": 2}'> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--profile card--teal-with-neon"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/staff-profiles/ying-ying-law.xd62f8478.jpg?w=300&h=430&crop=300,300,0,0" alt=""> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h5">Dr Ying-Ying Law</h3> </div> <p class="strong">Course Director - Esports</p> <p>Ying-Ying is a sociologist and an active researcher in digital cultures. Her main area of interest includes video gamer culture, communities, play, esports, research methods and gender studies from a sociological perspective. </p> <a href="/people/ying-ying-law" class="button button button--outline"> Ying-Ying's profile </a> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--profile card--grey-with-teal"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/staff-profiles/josh-jarrett.x2ded7674.jpg" alt=""> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h5">Joshua Jarrett</h3> </div> <p class="strong">Senior Lecturer</p> <p>Josh is a Senior Lecturer specialising in Esports, who joined Staffordshire University in September 2019. Josh’s ongoing research interests include co-creative player relations, free-to-play monetisation, grassroots esports and platform governance. </p> <a href="/people/joshua-jarrett" class="button button button--outline"> Joshua's profile </a> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--profile card--grey-with-teal"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/staff-profiles/philheadshotbig.1.x806cb679.png" alt=""> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h5">Philip Cooke</h3> </div> <p class="strong">Senior Lecturer</p> <p>Phil is a Lecturer on the Esports course at Staffs. Specialising in Marketing, Broadcasting & Events, Phil has experience working on a variety of events globally before moving on to the lecturer team.</p> <a href="/people/phil-cooke" class="button button button--outline"> Philip's profile </a> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--profile card--grey-with-teal"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/staff-profiles/josh-f1.xc4953697.jpg" alt=""> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h5">Joshua Wales-Ferguson</h3> </div> <p class="strong">Senior Lecturer</p> <p>Josh is a project manager and final-year lead in the esports department. His main area of interest is business development, broadcast production and contemporary uses of marketing in the esports industry. </p> <a href="/people/joshua-ferguson" class="button button button--outline"> Joshua's profile </a> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--profile card--grey-with-teal"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/staff-profiles/ross.1.x86722826.jpg?w=368&h=300&crop=300,300,34,0" alt=""> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h5">Ross Wilson</h3> </div> <p class="strong">Lecturer</p> <p>Ross is a Lecturer on the Esports course at Staffs. Specialising in broadcasting and analytics modules. He has experience working in event logistics and computer networking and is currently studying his PgCHPE. </p> <a href="/people/ross-wilson" class="button button button--outline"> Ross's profile </a> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--profile card--grey-with-teal"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/staff-profiles/tom-evans.x8d14f579.jpg?w=300&h=300" alt=""> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h5">Thomas Evans</h3> </div> <p class="strong">Lecturer</p> <p>Tom is a lecturer specialising in Events Management/Tournament Operations, originally completing his undergraduate study in Game Design before completing a Masters degree in Esports, Tom is currently studying alongside lecturing to complete a PgCHPE.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="card card--flex card--profile card--grey-with-teal"> <figure class="card__figure"> <img src="/image-library/staff-profiles/cameron-vanloo.xf61dc11c.jpg" alt=""> </figure> <div class="card__content"> <div class="title"> <h3 class="h5">Cameron Vanloo</h3> </div> <p class="strong">Senior Lecturer</p> <p>Cameron is a lecturer and a research in performance management in relation to sports and esports coaching and performance. His main area of interest is the development of physical fitness in relation to psychological and sociological.</p> <a href="/people/cameron-vanloo" class="button button button--outline"> Cameron's profile </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>  </div> </section> <section class="slab js-waypoint-page-section" id="fees"> <div class="wrap">  <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Fees</h2> </div> <div class="tabs js-tabs"> <nav class="tabs__nav"> <ul class="tabs__list"> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link is-selected" href="#feesOverview">Overview</a></li> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link" href="#feesAdditionalCosts">Additional costs</a></li> <li class="tabs__item"><a class="tabs__link" href="#feesFinancialSupport">Financial support</a></li> </ul> </nav> <section class="tabs__section" id="feesOverview"> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time"> <p><strong>For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:</strong></p> <div class="row"> <div class="large-12 column"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Tuition fees for BA (Hons)-Full-time</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Study option</th> <th>UK / Channel Islands</th> <th>International</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Full-time</td> <td id="home-fee-SSTK-F-S-C-0175-ba-hons-full-time-starting-2025-09-22" data-source="SITS, as part of the Recruiting Year data" data-field="home-fee-SSTK-F-S-C-0175-ba-hons-full-time-starting-2025-09-22">£9,535 per year of study</td> <td id="overseas-fee-SSTK-F-S-C-0175-ba-hons-full-time-starting-2025-09-22" data-source="SITS, as part of the Recruiting Year data" data-field="overseas-fee-SSTK-F-S-C-0175-ba-hons-full-time-starting-2025-09-22">£16,750 per year of study</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display:none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year"> <p><strong>For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:</strong></p> <div class="row"> <div class="large-12 column"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Tuition fees for BA (Hons)-Full-time</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Study option</th> <th>UK / Channel Islands</th> <th>International</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Full-time</td> <td data-source="SITS, as part of the Recruiting Year data" data-field="home-fee-SSTK-F-F-C-0084-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-starting-2025-09-22">£9,535 for your first year subsequent years will be charged at the University standard rate</td> <td data-source="SITS, as part of the Recruiting Year data" data-field="overseas-fee-SSTK-F-F-C-0084-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year-starting-2025-09-22">£16,750 for your first year subsequent years will be charged at the University standard rate</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display:none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year"> <p><strong>For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:</strong></p> <div class="row"> <div class="large-12 column"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Tuition fees for BA (Hons)-Full-time</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Study option</th> <th>UK / Channel Islands</th> <th>International</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Full-time</td> <td data-source="SITS, as part of the Recruiting Year data" data-field="home-fee-SSTK-F-P-C-0063-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-starting-2025-09-22">£9,535 per year of study</td> <td data-source="SITS, as part of the Recruiting Year data" data-field="overseas-fee-SSTK-F-P-C-0063-ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year-starting-2025-09-22">£16,750 per year of study</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis"> <p><strong>UK and Channel Island students:</strong> This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.</p> <p>**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.</p> </div> <div class="value" style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" data-source="Contensis"> <p><strong>UK and Channel Island students:</strong> This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.</p> <p>**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.</p><p><strong>International students: </strong>Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course, as long as you complete it in the normal time-frame (i.e. no repeat years or breaks in study).</p> </div> <div class="value" style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" data-source="Contensis"> <p>For students starting their studies from 2019/20 onwards, a discounted fee of no more than 20% of the normal tuition fee will be payable to University of Staffordshire for your placement year.</p> <p><strong>UK and Channel Island students:</strong> This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.</p> <p>**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.</p><p><strong>International students: </strong>Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course, as long as you complete it in the normal time-frame (i.e. no repeat years or breaks in study).</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tabs__section" id="feesAdditionalCosts"> <div class="grid grid-3-cols"> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Fee inclusions"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Included in tuition fees</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Included in the fees:</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time"><p>Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year"><p>Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year"><p>Travel, and accommodation costs incurred by compulsory trips and visits away from the University that are directly linked to the learning requirements of a specific module.</p></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Fee exclusions"> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Not included in tuition fees</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Not included in the fees:</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time"><p>The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.</p> <p>Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.</p> <p>Please budget for £500 for trips and visits. These visits are optional and you can choose how many and which you want to join in.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year"><p>The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.</p> <p>Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.</p> <p>Please budget for £500 for trips and visits. These visits are optional and you can choose how many and which you want to join in.</p></div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year"><p>The estimated cost of text books over the duration of the course. All essential text books are available from the library, but some students chose to purchase their own copies.</p> <p>Travel, subsistence, entrance fees etc. incurred by optional trips and visits away from the University related to the course.</p> <p>Please budget for £500 for trips and visits. These visits are optional and you can choose how many and which you want to join in.</p></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div> <table class="table--modules"> <caption class="visually-hidden">Accommodation and living costs</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Accommodation and living costs</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-source="Contensis" data-field="Accommodation fee statement [in Standard Statements]"><p>Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. </p> <ul> <li><a href="/student-life/accommodation/our-accommodation">View our accommodation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.staffs.ac.uk/student-life/fees-and-finance/living-costs-and-loans">Read more about living costs</a></li> </ul></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tabs__section" id="feesFinancialSupport"> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <div> <h3 class="h4">Sources of financial support</h3> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Financial support sources [in Standard Statements]"><p>If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained by reading our <a href="https://www.staffs.ac.uk/student-life/fees-and-finance/additional-funding">additional funding web pages</a>, or visiting <a href="http://www.gov.uk/">www.gov.uk.</a></p></div> </div> <div> <div data-mode="ba-hons-full-time" data-source="Contensis"> <h3 class="h4">Scholarships and additional funding</h3> <p>As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our <a href="/student-life/fees-and-finance/additional-funding">funding</a> page to find out more and check your eligibility.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" data-source="Contensis"> <h3 class="h4">Scholarships and additional funding</h3> <p>As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our <a href="/student-life/fees-and-finance/additional-funding">funding</a> page to find out more and check your eligibility.</p> </div> <div style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" data-source="Contensis"> <h3 class="h4">Scholarships and additional funding</h3> <p>As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our <a href="/student-life/fees-and-finance/additional-funding">funding</a> page to find out more and check your eligibility.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="wrap"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Our students</h2> </div> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Student testimonials"> <section class="tabs__section" id="studentStories" data-slider-isrefreshed="0"> <div class="js-slider--generic" data-slick='{"slidesToShow": 3.1, "slidesToScroll": 3}'> <div> <article class="card card--testimonial card--burgundy" aria-label="Joshua Welling"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote> <figure class="blockquote__figure align-center align-size-md"> <img src="/image-library/courses/testimonials/joshua-welling.x83d7bc66.jpg?w=150&h=150" alt="" /> </figure> <q class="blockquote__title">If you want to study esports, the resources and teaching staff at Staffordshire University will give the best possible university experience.</q> <div class="blockquote__prose"> <p>One of the best parts of my experience was the teaching staff. They were so kind and helpful. Whenever I got stuck during my assignments or just needed some help with something during a seminar they always helped to resolve the issue. </p> <p>My biggest bit of advice for anyone thinking about doing the course is to do it. I was not sure at first as its not a “traditional” subject to study at university, however it has been one of the best choices I have ever made. On top of this, if you want to study esports, the resources and teaching staff at Staffordshire University will give the best possible university experience.</p> </div> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <p class="cite">Joshua Welling </p> <p>BA (Hons) Esports</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </article> </div> <div> <article class="card card--testimonial card--dark-blue" aria-label="Adam Fortune"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote> <figure class="blockquote__figure align-center align-size-md"> <img src="/image-library/courses/testimonials/adam-fortune.x92b63867.jpg?w=150&h=150" alt="" /> </figure> <q class="blockquote__title">In my first semester here I have created a society around our course and helped at Esports taster events at the Uni. </q> <div class="blockquote__prose"> <p>In my first semester here I have created a society around our course, helped at Esports taster events at the Uni, met industry professionals, been invited to London for meetings and just genuinely been involved in as many things Esports related as I can.</p> </div> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <p class="cite">Adam Fortune </p> <p>BA (Hons) Esports</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </article> </div> <div> <article class="card card--testimonial card--teal" aria-label="Kris Krastev"> <div class="card__content"> <blockquote> <figure class="blockquote__figure align-center align-size-md"> <img src="/image-library/courses/testimonials/kirs-2.x3ba5bf63.jpg?w=150&h=150" alt="" /> </figure> <q class="blockquote__title">Staffordshire University is the real trend setter</q> <div class="blockquote__prose"> <p>Staffordshire University is the real trend setter by creating the first worldwide course focusing on the business and culture behind the scenes. Our course is about understanding the culture, developing businesses, planning and budgeting events, as well as learning about the technology and innovations required to create the premium experience that millions of viewers are already engaging in.</p> </div> <footer class="blockquote__footer"> <p class="cite">Kris Krastev </p> <p>BA (Hons) Esports</p> </footer> </blockquote> </div> </article> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </section> <section class="slab slab--bg-dark-blue js-waypoint-page-section" id="apply"> <div class="wrap"> <div class="title title--has-tail js-waypoint"> <h2>Apply</h2> </div> <div class="box box--bg-slate"> <div class="box__content" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time"> <table class="table--apply"> <thead> <tr> <th>Location</th> <th>Award</th> <th>Study option</th> <th>Start date</th> <th><span class="visually-hidden">Apply Link</span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-source="SITS"> <tr> <td data-label="Location">Stoke-on-Trent campus</td> <td data-label="Award">BA (Hons)</td> <td data-label="Study option">Full-time</td> <td data-label="Start date">22 September 2025</td> <td class="table--apply__buttonCell"> <a href="https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=ef23b4d0-46c6-43e5-b8e5-959dea2ed30d" class="button button--block button--pointy">Apply now</a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="box__content" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" style="display: none;"> <table class="table--apply"> <thead> <tr> <th>Location</th> <th>Award</th> <th>Study option</th> <th>Start date</th> <th><span class="visually-hidden">Apply Link</span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-source="SITS"> <tr> <td data-label="Location">Stoke-on-Trent campus</td> <td data-label="Award">BA (Hons)</td> <td data-label="Study option">Full-time, with a foundation year</td> <td data-label="Start date">22 September 2025</td> <td class="table--apply__buttonCell"> <a href="https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=d5ed9f4a-a6c7-4a0b-a980-12c79f323bba" class="button button--block button--pointy">Apply now</a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="box__content" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-placement-year" style="display: none;"> <table class="table--apply"> <thead> <tr> <th>Location</th> <th>Award</th> <th>Study option</th> <th>Start date</th> <th><span class="visually-hidden">Apply Link</span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-source="SITS"> <tr> <td data-label="Location">Stoke-on-Trent campus</td> <td data-label="Award">BA (Hons)</td> <td data-label="Study option">Full-time, with a placement year</td> <td data-label="Start date">22 September 2025</td> <td class="table--apply__buttonCell"> <a href="https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=661a9f21-37ec-4585-be74-10a170c2b2c5" class="button button--block button--pointy">Apply now</a> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section> <div class="wrap"> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <div class="slab"> <div class="grid"> <div class="col-3/4@tablet"> <h3 id="rules-heading">Rules and regulations</h3> <div data-source="Contensis" data-field="Rules and Regulations [in Standard Statements]"><p>If you are offered a place at University of Staffordshire, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.</p> <p>Students of University of Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: <a href="https://www.staffs.ac.uk/students/course-administration/academic-policies-and-regulations">University Policies and Regulations</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <section class="col-1/4@tablet" aria-label="Key Information Set"> <section class="margin-bottom-4xl" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time" data-source="Unistats" aria-labelledby="unistats-heading"> <h2 class="visually-hidden" id="unistats-heading">Information from discover uni</h2> <div class="kis-widget margin-top-xl" data-institution="10006299" data-course="SSTK-F-S-C-0175" data-kismode="FullTime" data-orientation="vertical" data-language="en-GB"></div> </section> <section class="margin-bottom-4xl" style="display: none;" data-mode="ba-hons-full-time-with-a-foundation-year" data-source="SITS" aria-label="Information from Discover Uni: BA (Hons) - Full-time, with a foundation year"> <div class="kis-widget margin-top-xl" data-institution="10006299" data-course="SSTK-F-F-C-0084" 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